Security Officer - Lobby Entry Desk

Allied Universal • Jersey City, NJ

2d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Lobby Entry Desk in Jersey City, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As a Front Desk Officer at a financial institution, you will be the first point of contact for employees and visitors, helping manage access control and badges, monitoring entry activity, and documenting security-related incidents. You will provide outstanding customer service and clear communication while supporting a welcoming, professional environment. At Allied Universal, you will join a team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, with a caring culture that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Requirements

• Have 1+ years of security-related experience.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

• A state, county, or city issued security license is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and vendors at a front desk within a financial institution by following security-related procedures and site-specific policies.
• Control access by greeting guests, verifying identification and/or appointments, issuing visitor credentials, and directing individuals to the appropriate area.
• Monitor lobby activity and security-related systems such as cameras, alarms, and access control, reporting unusual activity according to post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Complete required documentation such as visitor logs, incident reports, and shift activity reports, and communicate key updates to Allied Universal leadership and/or site contacts.

Benefits

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED